Gardaí state that diversions are now in place and warned motorists to expect delays.

The incident in Drumshanbo occurred at around 5 o'clock yesterday evening.

The road is expected to reopen shortly.

Farmers would get better protection for people who injury themselves while on private property.

One man is in serious conditions.

Judge Johnson described the attack as a premeditated act.

In the latest incident, a man in his 20s was knocked down and hospitalised.

Patrick was battling a significant house fire at Mount Temple in Westmeath when a wall collapsed on top of him.